Huawei Y9 (2018) vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 22/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2018) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei Y9 (2018) better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 191g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2018) vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 65 points higher (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (81/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (78/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y9 (2018) | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 10162 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (95/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (81/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (87/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (78/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 65 points (87/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2018) and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Y9 (2018) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2018) over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.